St. Stephens in-the-Field Episcopal Church

Rector’s Journal: 2012 May

callcarol — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:13:48 +0000

Pew Chair Re-upholstery Update Generous donations from our members and friends have now paid for new upholstery and foam for ALL of the kneelers, and 88% of the chairs in our Worship Hall! We are almost there! Only $1,000 remains to be raised. This generation and generations to come will celebrate the comfort and much better appearance of these renewed chairs. People have enjoyed “trying out” the sample chair that the vendor (Waggoners) provided for us. Please click here for the contribution form. If you have not yet contributed to this important upgrade to our church, please prayerfully consider sending your completed donation form and your check to the church office.

Nancy McGuinness We are very, very happy that Nancy safely escaped injury in a single car accident that resulted in major damage to her car. Although the car is in trouble, she was unhurt and no one else was hurt. Nancy is grateful to all who have called her, sent cards, sent flowers, and offered prayers as she was being checked for injuries, and as she gets back into her busy schedule.

Ken +

Server Schedule

callcarol — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:09:55 +0000

Server Schedule 5-20 and 5-27-12

Need to make a change? Click here to access the editable server schedules for each ministry: http://www.ssitf.org/server-schedule/

Server Schedule

callcarol — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:37:38 +0000

Server Schedule 5-13 and 5-20-12

Need to make a change? Click here to access the editable server schedules for each ministry: http://www.ssitf.org/server-schedule/

Coffee Hour Hosts Sign Up Request

callcarol — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:10:55 +0000

As host/hostess, please provide refreshments for 40 people. Coffee is provided by the church but you will need to bring juice or cold drinks. Snacks and goodies are nice to have but not essential. If you do provide food, remember to include some sugar-free like crackers, pretzels, bagels, etc, and of couse, fresh fruits and vegetables are always welcome!

Usually Amy Corbus will prepare the coffee, but if not please turn on the coffee machine and prepare both caffeinated and decaf coffee. Coffee dispensors are in the cupboard.

A more complete list of responsibilities is posted above the kitchen sink “Coffee Host Responsibilities” including setup and cleanup.

Click here to sign up instantly & view the most current list.

Dick and Charlotte House, Guest Musicians – CDs Available

callcarol — Sun, 06 May 2012 01:14:03 +0000

UPDTE: If you loved their music and want one of their music CDS, visit their website for more information. http://softgospel.com/

Our very dear friends Dick and Charlotte House have arrived in town, and will be providing special music at our 10:00 am service this Sunday, May 6^th. Their unique soft gospel sound will refresh your spirit. This is a very special opportunity to enjoy their grace-filled song as an integral part of our Sunday worship.

Be sure to attend this Sunday’s 10:00 am service, and bring a friend. Don’t miss their prelude: arrive a little early.

Fundraiser Dinner – Aqui’s, Mon. May 7

callcarol — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:00:46 +0000

Place: Aqui’s
5679 Snell Ave
San Jose, CA 95123

Date: Monday, May 7th

Time: from 4 pm to 9 pm

Proceeds to St. Stephen’s Church are calculated on net sales, including drinks, for dining in or takout orders.

You need to bring this flyer with you, and include with your bill.

Please distribute copies of the flyer to neighbors and friends. They are all invited, and all count toward earning money for St. Stephen’s while enjoying some great Cal-Mex food.

Click here to view and print the flyer.

Server Schedule

callcarol — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:15:38 +0000

Server Schedule 5-6 and 5-13-12

Sermon – April 22, 2012 – Easter 3B

Revkenwratten — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:20:16 +0000

Third Sunday of Easter : 10:00 AM
The Reverend Ken Wratten

Topic: It’s Your Transformation, Too

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Rector’s Journal: 2012 April 27

Revkenwratten — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:49 +0000

Pew Chair Re-upholstering I am very grateful to all of you who have already contributed to this very badly needed upgrade of our pew chairs in the Worship Hall. Our present chair coverings are literally falling apart. The capital campaign for re-upholstering of these chairs is progressing very well. All 44 kneelers have been paid for, and 61% of the chairs have been paid for. We have about $3,500 remaining to be raised. This investment will be appreciated by generations of worshippers at St. Stephen’s. The company we are working with has asked if we can be ready by late May for the work to be done. They can complete the entire project in one week, between Sundays. What a transformation that will be! They are working on calculating a small discount for us, if we can release the work to them for their late May timing, when they are working at another church in the Bay area. Click here for the contribution form. Please send your completed form and your donation to the church office.

Forward Day by Day The May through July issue of this daily reflection booklet is available now at the church. There is no charge to you for this wonderful aid to daily prayer.

Need a House Sitter? Dean Richard Lief will be in the San Jose area June 18-25 for the celebration of his and Carolyn’s wedding anniversary. He has asked if anyone may need house sitting that week. His hope is that this would defray his housing costs, and help someone to have a dependable couple watching their home. If you can help, please contact him at rlief@aol.com.

Blessings,

Ken +

Meet the Vestry: Karen Cuffie

callcarol — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:33:52 +0000

Senior Warden

I, like many others, am not a “cradle Episcopalian.” My first encounter with the Episcopal Church was while I was in college. Being a music major and having the organist/choir master at Trinity Church as a professor was the catalyst for this discovery and “love at first sight” encounter. My combined love of God, the liturgy and Book of Common Prayer, and sacred music moved me deeper into my faith as an Episcopalian and I’ve never looked back! Through various relocations and vocations (music teacher, Air Force administrator, and mother) I’ve had the pleasure of worshipping in several Episcopal churches on the East coast, most of which would be considered “high church”. Moving to the West coast was difficult, but this community, exuding love and grace, was instrumental to our adjustment. I felt welcome from the first day I visited and knew that this was where our family belonged. Again, I’ve never looked back! With five kids in tow, one with special needs, I wasn’t involved in any ministries for the first couple of years but, as our children have grown I’ve been able to get more involved. Taking on the role of music director was a huge leap of faith. It was a call that I needed to answer, not knowing the magnitude of the blessings I would receive. Serving on the vestry and having the honor of being Sr. Warden has also been extremely rewarding and I am grateful for the opportunity. The icing on the cake has been answering a call to ordination for which this St. Stephen’s community has been instrumental. I am deeply thankful for your support.

Karen Cuffie